Thursday, January 31, 2019

Does Knee Pain Keep You Away from what You Love?

Robotic Knee Replacement Surgery, one of the first of its Kind in Tamil Nadu

toi 31.01.2019

Millions of people suffer from osteoarthritis, which occurs when there is a breakdown in the cushioning cartilage between joints, such as the knee. When this cartilage wears down, bones begin to rub against each other causing pain, swelling, stiffness and damage to other parts of the knee. While there is no cure for osteoarthritis, partial or total knee replacements are the common surgical options available today. Robotic Total Knee Replacement Surgery is the latest advancement in the way orthopaedic surgeons perform partial and total knee replacement. Every Robotic procedure has an individualized plan based on each patient’s unique anatomy. The system works in conjunction with the surgeon’s skilled hands to achieve precise positioning of components during surgery. This level of accuracy can help improve the function, feel and potential longevity of the knee implant.

Robotic knee replacement surgery has many definitive benefits over traditional joint replacement surgery: one being, a bone conserving technology as it helps in preserving natural anatomy. It enables the surgeon to operate with enhanced precision even during the most complex procedures and difficult cases. Enhanced precision and lesser bone removal leads to less blood loss, reduced pain, faster and better post-operative outcomes for the patient. Robotic assisted joint replacement is at a much higher level with regards to Patient satisfaction parameters than traditional joint replacement surgery.

Institute of Orthopaedics at SIMS Hospital recently performed two back-to-back successful Robotic total knee replacement surgeries, for the first time in Tamil Nadu on 65 years old patients, both with severe knee pain for over 5 years. These surgeries were done using the NAVIO PFS Robotic surgical system, the latest advanced generation Robotic intervention in joint replacement (developed in the USA) and to the delight of the families, enabled these patients to walk without significant pain within approximately 4 hours of the surgery itself.

Fo more information contact- Dr. Vijay C. Bose, Joint Director & Senior Consultant, Institute of Orthopedics SIMS Hospital 

www.simshospitals.comMobile: 9600133000; Ph. 49211455, Email: enquiry@simshospitals.com



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